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CLAIM YOUR PROFILEThose are all good questions. It appears that you have considerable laxity of the skin of your arm along with increased subcutaneous tissues (fatty tissue). If your skin quality was good, liposuction alone could give you a very nice result. Since you do not have good quality skin, liposuction alone would leave you with more loose skin. Liposuction with laser which can help shrink up the skin would not solve all the laxity problem of your skin. A short scar in the armpit would not solve your problem since you have laxity of skin along the entire arm.
For best results you would need liposuction and excision of skin known as a brachioplasty. The scar would go from your armpit down to your elbow but it could be placed along the inner edge of your arm making the scar less visible. These scars usually heal very nicely.
I tell my patients to not do any heavy lifting for 6 weeks but most people go back to work within one week as long as they are not doing a heavy labor job. You will have some bruising and swelling that usually resolves in 2 to 3 weeks. I do not use drains. Patients are comfortable and use little pain medicines because I blocked the incision with numbing medicine when I finish the surgery. You will love your results because it will make you feel more confident in sleeveless outfits. You will no longer be waving with your arms instead of your hands!
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I am so sorry about your problem. It does appear your left implant is deflated. It is most likely a saline implant because a silicone implant would still have the same volume present in the breast. If a saline implant deflates, the body reabsorbs the non-harmful saline.
Silicone implants are much harder to determine if they are leaking because the volume does not go away like saline implants. If a silicone implant leaks, your breasts usually do not change in size because silicone is not reabsorbed by the body. Usually the silicone from a leaking silicone implant is contained within the normal capsular scar tissue that forms around all implants. Rarely do new silicone implants of today leak outside the normal scar capsule. The silicone material in today’s new implants is made of a thicker material than in the past. If this rare complication happens, you may feel a hard mass/masses known as silicone granuloma(s). All current scientific research shows silicone is not harmful to the body.
If you tell me that your left implant has not changed in size and the right side has gotten larger, then possibly you have developed fluid around the right implant. Fluid could be blood or serous liquid known as a seroma. If you have a seroma, your doctor needs to take a sample of it and send it to a pathologist to rule out any abnormal cells. Seromas are more common in patients with textured surface implants. Hematomas are more common in patients on blood thinners.
You need to return to your plastic surgeon for an evaluation. If you cannot see your original surgeon make sure you get in the hands of a REAL plastic surgeon which means they are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This is the only board that certifies REAL Plastic Surgeons. The plastic surgeon may order a mammogram if you have silicone implants and an ultrasound if they think you may have fluid around the right implant.
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So sorry you are having this problem. It is not uncommon to have separations or infections after a thigh lift because it is a warm moist environment and the skin of the thighs can rub back-and-forth causing problems. Also in this area are bacteria from the vagina and anus. Wound separations usually can be healed with proper wound care but may take several months for complete healing. Infections are treated with antibiotics. The good news is these problems can be solved but may take a little extra time. In the end you will be thrilled with your results of your great-looking thighs!
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Saggy breasts can be corrected by a breast uplift (mastopexy) or by a breast reduction. If you are happy with the volume of your breast, then a mastopexy is your solution to a more youthful appearing uplifted breast. If you would like your breasts smaller, then a breast reduction would give you smaller uplifted breast.
Inverted nipples can be corrected at the same time as the above procedures with a minor procedure.
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It takes a long time for the swelling to come out of the neck area because it is so dependent. If it looks good initially this tells you what the contour of the neck will look like once the swelling/inflammation resolves. Once the swelling/inflammation dissipates you should look closer to what you looked like on Day 16.
It is not unusual if you do not have good quality skin to have some residual vertical folds or wrinkles of the neck that become apparent once the swelling resolves. This is more common in people with sun damage, connective tissue diseases, steroid users, smokers, the elderly and overweight people. At surgery, the surgeon can have the skin pulled back with adequate tension resolving all the vertical folds and wrinkles. People with poor quality skin will develop some immediate relaxation after the swelling resolves because they do not have good collagen and elastin fibers of the skin. A surgeon cannot prevent this from happening in patients with poor quality skin. It usually takes six months for the majority of the swelling/inflammation of the connective tissue and skin to dissipate and it usually takes about two years for complete healing. I suggest you wait at least six months to have a better idea of what you are going to look like. If you still have some residual vertical folds of skin or wrinkles, the surgeon later could do some chemical peels or laser treatments to help with additional tightening of the neck skin. You must be realistic that all the residual vertical folds or wrinkles may not be completely resolved especially if you have poor quality skin but they can be improved.
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Congratulations on losing the weight! If you have mild to moderate excess fat of the arms, liposuction at the same time as a brachioplasty (removal of excess skin) works very well. The good news is that you have youth on your side so hopefully your skin will shrink better than an older person. If you have extremely large arms because of excess fat, I would recommend doing the liposuction first allowing the skin to shrink for several months followed later by removal of the excess skin. Patients do extremely well with these procedures and are very happy with their results.
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Luckily you can have a permanent solution to your problem. You have low set horizontal shaped eyebrows. Low positioned eyebrows make a woman look more masculine. Young people have more fatty tissue under the skin over the eyebrow bone. A bony look to the eyebrow area looks old. Because of this aging problem, I often put fat injections under the eyebrow area in old people to make them look younger. Sometimes the bone under the eyebrow is more prominent and this could be reduced by shaving down the underlying bone. This is a more tedious procedure but could be done at the same time as a eyebrow lift. An endoscopic brow lift (done through several small incisions within the scalp hair) can elevate your eyebrow to the perfect level for you without any visible scars. During this technique no hair is removed nor shaved and no scalp is removed. By pulling up your eyebrow more in the middle aspect during the brow lift will result in a better shaped arched eyebrow. Recovery from endoscopic brow lifts is very comfortable and short. I let my patients do any activities they desire post-op with the only limitation is to to not do a sport where they could get hit along the brow area the first couple weeks after surgery.
The most important thing is to make sure you have your surgery by a board-certified plastic surgeon by the American Board of plastic surgery.
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I had a rhinoplasty and I was EXTREMELY happy with my results!!!!! Jeanne and everyone on her team made me feel so at home the entire process. She did her research and did a complicated surgery that I wanted and she executed it exquisitely!!! I definitely recommend her!
I had a Great! experience with Dr. Scanland. She made me feel very comfortable from the first time I met her. I felt like she really cared about taking care of me. I was having a breast reduction due to a lot of back, shoulder and chest heaviness. she was real positive, professional and encouraging about the surgery and my feelings. she took a lot of time with me at my first visit like i was the only [patient she had and it didn't stop there she was the same at my surgery and every visit after. My surgery went Great! and I'm real happy with the results. I love my breast the way they are now. It was a load lifted and has made me feel like I look a lot better. Dr. Scanland has a way about her that makes you feel beautiful and loved. i would highly recommend her and her staff( Dr. Harris, nurse Sam and receptionist Bailey) they are all wonderful.
I absolutely love my new face. I'm freckled and have never had good skin. Now I have great skin and look 10 years younger w no scarring Con: 4-8 weeks for the swelling from both the fat injections and laser to subside Updated on 1 May 2020: Fill in, smoothness, remove imprecations Updated on 1 May 2020: Updated on 1 May 2020: Updated on 1 May 2020:
As I sit and write in detail all of the emotions and feelings I have had over the surgery it's a bit overwhelming, but my surgery truly changed my life. I cannot express how grateful I am to Dr. Scanland for the skill and talent she has and the results that I ended up with were beyond my expectations! Have you ever felt like a different person inside than what everyone else sees? Ever been told (by a friend) that you look deformed? These were experiences I had after a 3-year battle and losing 120 lbs.! I had skin in folds and felt ugly all the time! Dr. Scanland changed that! I interviewed several other doctors and when meeting with Dr. Scanland I felt totally comfortable! She had a feminine point of view and was very specific and confident in the results we could achieve, and boy did she deliver!!!! At three months post-surgery I was in a bikini for the first time in my adult life. A year post-surgery and I couldn’t be happier. I can do things I wanted to do before but was too self-conscious to do or just physically unable to do so because of the shape/size I was. I can exercise now and don't flop around trying to do a jumping jack! lol. I have never regretted my decision to undergo a Tummy Tuck. I finally feel like the REAL ME: the person I always felt I was underneath all the extra weight and then floppy skin! I look forward to my next experience with Dr. Scanland and her amazing team! Everyone in the practice is so helpful and willing/prompt to answer any questions you may have!
I was a very complicated breast case with a long history of problems that needed two separate surgeries. From the time I stepped into her office to the time all was finished, I knew I was completely in competent hands. She did her homework and prepared the best plan of action. Dr. Scanland is very conscientious, compassionate, knowledgeable and skilled. She is well thought of in medical circles. Her staff is excellent in competency and care. I trust Dr. Scanland implicitly.
I attended one of Dr. Scanland's seminars and was very impressed with her knowledge of Plastic Surgery, clarity of examples she presented, and impressive before and after photos. This convinced me she was the doctor I wanted to do my procedure. She and her staff were very thorough in the information they provided prior to my procedure, including comprehensive written descriptions of what to do prior to and after surgery, and what to expect during recover. As a result, there were no surprises after my procedure and no concerns since. I've been very happy with my results.
I had CO2 laser and fat grafting on my face 5 weeks ago. I am extremely happy with my results. Dr. Scanland did an excellent job. She is board certified and very knowledgeable. Her staff is very friendly and answered any questions I had. Everyone in the office is very professional and easy to talk to including Dr. Scanland. I highly recommend her.
I have been wanting a boob job for quite some time now! I cannot believe that I have finally decided to go through with it. I am going to go with round silicone implants. I go July 21st to determine the size I want to go with. I am really scared because I am so small that I am afraid I will have rippling if I go too large! I feel like this will definitely be a confidence booster!!!!! Updated on 30 Jun 2015: I think I'm driving myself crazy thinking about sizes and im hoping in the end my boobs are the same size. Updated on 21 Jul 2015: Ok so today I go back in today to discuss size and pay for the procedure! I am a nervous Nancy today and my stomach is in knots. I think I'm more worried about the anesthesia than the actual procedure. Aldo a little worried that i will go too small because that is the number one thing I hear after it's done. However I want them to look very natural to my body size. Updated on 21 Jul 2015: Ok after talking with a few friends and doctor I'm feeling much better about the procedure. I've always heard not to fret about 50 cc's. Updated on 26 Jul 2015: So today I plan on going shopping for the BA. I'm getting the usual stuff like bras, lotions, clothes that can be zipped or buttoned, Tylenol, and baby wipes. Oh and maybe a good book or two. Anyone have any other suggestions? Updated on 28 Jul 2015: Is it normal to have emotional days through out this whole process? I'm hoping the girls turn out to be pretty! Updated on 1 Aug 2015: I'm so sick to my stomach which I think is due to not sleeping well because I'm anxious about the surgery. Does anyone know if I can take anything? Updated on 3 Aug 2015: I got my surgery time today...6:15 am! She said it would take about an 1 hr and 45 minutes in the OR. I can't imagine me with boobs!!!! So I purchased Momma Bee and I wasn't impressed. I felt coconut oil did a better job at moisturizing. Updated on 5 Aug 2015: This whole journey is a roller coaster of emotions. I was more worried in the beginning than I am. I am now more worried about being able to have a bowel movement afterwards and being prepped for all the necessitates. So did anyone go crazy with buying button ups or zip ups? How long are you unable to lift your arms? All of my button ups are very tight in the chest and not comfy. Updated on 11 Aug 2015: I can't really believe that I'm doing this. I have had my freak out moments but I really thought I would be much worse. I feel like the car tide there is going to be pretty awful. I am confident in my doctor and that I am in good hands. I have packed a bag with medicine, chapstick, cough drops, and will be taking some beverages. Im bringing pillows and a blanket fir the ride home. Anything else to take with me? Updated on 12 Aug 2015: Well today was my day! I think the worst part was the one and a half drive there. I had a slight panic attack but once I arrived I felt really calm. I woke up in horrible pain so they gave me additional medicine. Also I didn't really realize how much i would have to depend on my husban. The worst part is the feeling of something heavy sitting on my chest. I had a slight issue but something she couldn't have fixed. My rub cage on one size is not curved but flat like it almost has nuckels. So dhe said there was no way that I could have went bigger. Getting up is impossible without help. Ive tried to a couple of times but i felt that made it worse. Pics to come once I'm brave enough to look. Updated on 13 Aug 2015: Ok so I'm already having boob greed but in the long run I think I will appreciate going smaller. I haven't had a bowl movement since sunday so I look pregnant. My boobs are really firm and the nipples are very sensitive. I hear some people doing stretches but i really dont think i could lift my arms. Updated on 15 Aug 2015: So after much worrying about size, i think once they drop and fluff they will look great. It is so hard to tell right now. My right boob hurts the most and have limited mobility in that arm. I now know the meaning behind morning boob that everyone talks about. That is the worst pain ever. Getting up is pretty difficult too but it has gotten much better. The left has dropped but the right is still pretty swollen. It's the one with the 350 cc so I'm sure that's why. Updated on 19 Aug 2015: I have no pain really. Just moments of "zingers" as they call it on here. Morning boob is almost completely gone too. I started my second week of massaging and oh boy does that hurt! I hadn't been posting because I went through a brief point of depression. I really thought the girls would come out more round but I guess that will take some time. I'm trying to stay positive. Updated on 22 Aug 2015: Ok so for some reason today I have had lots of pain with the new girls. I get sharp pains and my nipples are hard a lot. It's weird sensations that I cant explain. Also, my incisions are starting to sting. Does that mean they are healing? Updated on 24 Aug 2015: Has anyone experienced shooting arm pain that leads all the way to the girls? It is really bad today! Updated on 26 Aug 2015: Today I feel fine pain wise but I'm always so tired. I was really active before surgery and now it takes me 20 minutes to walk a mile. Even at that pace I feel like I could die! So the girls have dropped some but I still have a long way to go. Updated on 18 Sep 2015: So I've been trying to stay off of here because I was over thinking things. In that time, i have come to love my boobs. I feel great and I have absolutely no pain whatsoever. Morning boob has also went away. I have bought a few lounging and sports bras from Victoria Secret. I never thought i would be a 32DD. I've heard VS runs small. I think the size is perfect for me. I hope all my August booby friends are healing great and loving them!
Had hereditary under-eye bags, and several of my immediate family have had excellent results from Dr. Scanland! I came to see her after seeing excellent results for my immediate family members. She offers cutting-edge techniques. She takes the time to listen to one's concerns, then offers suggestions. I continue to receive compliments on my results and will recommend Dr. Scanland to all my friends.
I had been disproportioned my whole life. Doing sports and being active was a challenge because of my large breasts. I finally had my breast reduction surgery, and I couldn't be happier with the results! It has only been two months, but my life has already changed drastically. Dr. Scanland was very understanding and caring. The surgery went very well, and I had very little pain. There were no complications, and everything is going as it should. I loved my experience at Dr. Scanland's office. All of the staff was so sweet and friendly every time I was there. I'm so happy I chose her to do my surgery!
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